Noble gesture to accompany the heroes out at sea

Thu, May 19, 2022

It goes without aying that we are all filled with admiration for those heroes who risk their lives so we may live ours. Our minds do not have to go far back to remember those who have died in the service of rescue on this side of the country.

Every night as we settle down, an army of people are on watch, at the readiness to be called into action. In this category, I include all members of the rescue and emergency services whose job it is to save lives, but whose bravery goes beyond this, as they risk life and limb in the fulfilment of their goals.

Step into the local wild for Biodiversity Week

Fri, May 13, 2022

Step into the wild with Friends of Merlin Woods for Biodiversity week May 14-22Friends of Merlin Woods with a whole host of individuals and organisations, will create an immersive and nature awareness experience in the wild urban oasis.

Our last good night in Eurovision

Thu, May 12, 2022

Every May brings all of Europe together to share the experience of watching the small screen, just like we all used to do back in the day. Streaming TV services and watch on demand, mean that outside of sport, there are now just a few international events where half the globe shares the immediate experience.

Irish Citylink first to recognise Hidden Disabilities Sunflower

Thu, May 12, 2022

Irish Citylink has today become the first Irish Coach Service to recognise the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower officially! Not all disabilities are visible – some are not immediately obvious. The Sunflower acts as an awareness tool – someone can choose to wear it to discreetly indicate that they have a non-visible disability and may need support, help, or simply a little more time while traveling.

Galway cheerleaders compete in Orlando

Thu, May 12, 2022

Most people are surprised to hear that there is cheerleading in Ireland, even more surprised when they find out cheerleading was given Olympic recognition last year. But it’s no surprise that cheerleading has become such a popular sport among children, teenagers and young adults. Boys and girls flipping, throwing each other in the air and building pyramids sounds like a lot of fun!

Improve care for a family member who has Alzheimer’s

Thu, May 12, 2022

Do you have a family member who has Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia? Would you like to increase your knowledge of Alzheimer’s and other dementias, and to improve your care giving skills? If so, you might be interested in our education and training courses specially designed to support family carers.

Clifden RNLI brings its ‘Launch a Memory’ lifeboat home this weekend

Thu, May 12, 2022

A new all-weather RNLI Shannon class lifeboat is on its way home to its permanent base at Clifden where it will save lives off the choppy west coast of Connemara. The lifeboat is a special one in the Irish fleet as it carries the names of over 10,000 people onboard, put there by members of the public through a special fundraising initiative which was run by the search and rescue charity back in 2020.

THOUGHT THE GLASS DARKLY

Thu, May 12, 2022

In late November 1623, John Donne, Dean of St Paul’s Cathedral, fell ill, probably of typhus, or ‘spotted fever’, as it was called in his day. He was in his early 50s, a widower since the death of his beloved wife Anne in 1617, and the father of four daughters and a son, who carried his father’s name.

Donne had taken Holy Orders in the Church of England in 1615. He had done so reluctantly, and only after exhausting every other career path. As a young man, he had gained a reputation among a small circle of university graduates, fellow-poets, and would-be courtiers for his witty and erotic love poetry. Like dozens of other young men, he hung around the Royal Court in the hopes of coming to the attention of some ‘great man’ and so gaining a position that would lead to social and financial advancement.

Green councillor welcomes cold shower at Salthill

Thu, May 12, 2022

Green Party city councillor Niall Murphy is delighted that a new shower is to be installed at the Salthill Promenade. The changing shelter to the east of Ladies Beach, directly across from Curry’s amusements, will have a cold water shower.

Work soon on laneway linking Rusheen Woods to Barna Road

Thu, May 12, 2022

Work is expected to commence shortly on the laneway linking the Rusheen Woods estate to the Barna Road.

Helping others is a piece of cake at Carna’s Community Café

Thu, May 12, 2022

Carna’s recently launched Community Cafe has donated €1,000 to the Red Cross Ukraine Appeal thanks to the village’s love of tea, cake, and a good old chat.

Free e-waste collection for Connemara households

Thu, May 12, 2022

Householders across Connemara are being urged to bring their electrical and electronic waste to a series of free e-waste half day collection events across the county to help meet recycling targets which have increased since the first lockdown in 2020.

The e-waste collection events will be touring through Galway throughout May and June, hosted by WEEE Ireland and supported by Galway County Council.

Galway International Arts Festival 2022 promises an unforgettable experience for audiences this July

Thu, May 12, 2022

Galway International Arts Festival invites audiences to experience great art once again as the programme for 2022 festival has been announced. The festival will take place from July 11 to 24, and tickets go on sale this Friday, May 13.

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Thu, May 12, 2022

Renmore Church Gate Collection
Renmore Parish Development Association CLG (Community Employment Project) is holding its annual church gate collection on Saturday & Sunday next May 14 and May 15 at all Masses.

Grealish calls for extension of reduced fares to all bus passengers in Galway

Thu, May 12, 2022

Deputy Noel Grealish has called on the Government to extend the recently announced 20 per cent reduction in bus fares to include City Direct, which operates services from Knocknacarra in the city.

“Since the recent 20 per cent cut in Bus Éireann fares, the difference in journey cost between the two companies is as much as 63 per cent,” the Independent Galway West TD said this week. “That is very unfair on all the people who live in areas serviced by City Direct but not by Bus Éireann — you are talking about huge tracts of the biggest suburb in the city.

Cubbie sensory hub for the Paediatric Unit at UHG

Thu, May 12, 2022

The Paediatric Unit at University Hospital Galway ihas received a donation of a Cubbie Sensory Hub from Galway Sick Kids Foundation with the support of Galway Atlantaquaria.

New look Galway City Tidy Towns and Gardens Competition is now open for your entries

Thu, May 12, 2022

Galway City Council is now taking entries for the Galway City Tidy Towns and Garden Competition 2022, with some changes to previous years. The Residential areas category will now be the main focus of the competition with Residents Associations in each of the 3 sections taking away a prize fund of €300. In addition, the public and commercial buildings category will be replaced by one overall winner instead of the many sub categories previously.

Speaking on the changes, Tiarnan McCusker, Environmental Awareness Officer with Galway City Council said the Competition has been going strong since 1961 and although still proving popular, we felt there could be some changes to create an even stronger competition in the years ahead.

Galway Sinn Fein played key role in Stormont election success

Thu, May 12, 2022

Galway Sinn Féin headed North for the Stormont election. As an all-Ireland party this weekend solidarity is the norm.

Lockdown saw rise of domestic abuse in Galway in 2021

Thu, May 12, 2022

Domestic Violence Response Galway (DVR), a charity supporting women impacted by domestic abuse, recorded the highest number of clients in 2021 in its 24-year history, as well as its highest level of counselling support sessions.

Criticism as An Taibhdhearc/Fibín receives just a tenth of what it sought in city council arts grant

Thu, May 12, 2022

A number of councillors have criticised the decision to only award An Taibhdhearc/Fibín €2,000 in the Galway City Council’s arts grants allocation.

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